Ammar Shahid

Ammar Shahid is a Planning and Performance Management Analyst at Zurich Insurance since November 2019, where contributions include collaborating with underwriting teams to implement corporate strategies in financial planning and developing models to analyze business expenses for improved cost control. Previously, Ammar worked as an Underwriting Services Specialist at Zurich Insurance, analyzing premium figures and ensuring financial alignment across teams. Initial experience includes finance internships at ADNOC Group, where costs were reduced by 8%, and Halal Options, which yielded a 24% increase in customer satisfaction through workflow improvements. Ammar also served as a mentor at Lancaster University Management School, focusing on testing techniques and stress management. Ammar holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance and a Foundation degree in Accounting and Business/Management, both from Lancaster University.